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Birth
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Skin Cancer
A yearly skin check for skin cancer is important to reduce the risk of developing it. A skin biopsy is done to determine if the mole is cancerous and malignant. Sunscreen and a decrease in UV exposure is important to limit the risk of skin cancer. -
Colon Cancer Screenings
Colon cancer screenings are done regularly at age 45.
Most colon cancer screenings are done by colonoscopy. This process is in which a camera is inserted up the rectum and a camera takes pictures of the intestines and colon to examine for abnormal tumors. -
Mammogram
Mammogram every year at ages 45-54
This is a process in which low-energy x-rays are used to examine the breasts for abnormal tumors that could be cancer. -
Pancreatic Cancer Screenings
Pancreatic cancer screenings for people who have a history of pancreatic cancer in their family typically start at age 50 but are also done 10 years before the family member's age when diagnosed. Pancreatic cancer screenings are typically done in the form of an MRI and are usually undetectable until stage III. -
Mammogram
Mammogram every two years for ages 55 and older after age 85 they stop. -
Death
